Kentucky World War II Soldier Comes Home 82 Years After His Death

Kentucky World War II soldier comes home 82 years after his death

After 80 years, DNA technology identified Kentucky WWII soldier Mike Raymond McDowell, who was finally laid to rest.

World War II soldier identified and laid to rest in Radcliff

A Kentucky soldier killed in Burma during World War II was laid to rest in Radcliff after DNA testing identified his remains decades later.

Gov. Beshear recognizes sacrifice of Kentucky soldier killed in World War II

Governor orders flags at state buildings lowered to half-staff Wednesday FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 28, 2026) – Gov. Andy Beshear recognizes the sacrifice of a Kentucky soldier who was killed during World War II but who was not accounted for until Jan. 29, 2026. In the summer of 1944, U.S. Army Pvt. Mike Raymond McDowell was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as Merrill’s Marauders. He was reported …

Gov. Beshear Honors Kentucky WWII Soldier With Flag Order - The Lexington Times

Gov. Andy Beshear has ordered flags at all Kentucky state buildings lowered to half-staff on July 29 to honor a World War II soldier whose remains were only recently identified after more than seven decades. Private Mike McDowell, a member of a unit often referred to as Merrill’s Marauders, was reported killed in action during the Battle of Myitkyina in Burma. McDowell, of Kentucky, was killed in action on July 29, 1944, at the age of 19. The go…